Home · Herb knowledge · Taro
One shop word, more than one plantTaro is not a species.
Taro is a shop word for more than one aroid. Tamil seppankizhangu is Colocasia esculenta. Giant taro is Alocasia macrorrhizos. This page will not pick a winner.
Choose the botanical page
- Seppankizhangu · Colocasia esculenta
Colocasia esculenta — seppankizhangu / arbi, the nodding paddy corm.
- Giant taro · Alocasia macrorrhizos
Alocasia macrorrhizos — merukizhangu, the upward giant taro.
This word names more than one plant, so check the botanical name before you buy or use it. If the plant you meant is not listed, we have not written it yet. Educational only. Not medical advice and not a shop.